Why I Always Have My Buff® EcoStretchI always keep BUFF® headwear nearby because it works so well in every situation. I never go for a run without one. Besides running, I most often wear Buff EcoStretch as:
 I like to wear my Buff around my neck. BUFF makes so many fun patterns and colors you can find one to match any outfit. This is my current favorite HOLO MULTI. I'm a big fan of pinks and any color of blue. (Photo: ThisOldRunner) Disclaimer: I received a BUFF® Original EcoStretch to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! 10 Steps to Moving Day
 In my mind, the only thing harder than filling a truck is driving it on unfamiliar highways. Luckily, I drove the follow up car. It was easy to follow the big truck. (Photo: ThisOldRunner)
 All smiles after mission accomplished! Moving sucks, but it's easier with family! (Photo: ThisOldRunner) It Wouldn't Be a Blog Post Without a BUFF Discount! Sign up for emails and Buff® will give you 15% OFF your entire first order. (Image: ThisOldRunner) You know I'm all about the discounts on good stuff. Sign up for the BUFF® newsletter to score a 15% discount on your first order of BUFF® EcoStretch, the True Original Multifunctional Headgear. Need more ideas on how to use it? Go read my How to Make a Buff Ice Necklace post — or check out the graphic below. 12 Ways to Wear a BUFF® Image: Buff® Want to get your own Buff®? Want to SAVE 15%? All you have to do is sign up to receive emails, and Buff® will give you 15% off your entire first order. #Buff #TrueOriginalsBR #BUFFUSA #Recycled #DoMoreNow #LiveMoreNow #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #BuffNeckwear #BibChat #BibRavePro #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunFlorida #InstaRunner #EverySingleStreet #EverySinglePerson #HoorayRunning #BibRavePro #BuffHeadgear #BuffHeadwear #MultiFunctionalHeadwear
Find links to more #HC15K sketchbook pages here Wow. Week 8 is done and the Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K Race day is JUST 4 WEEKS AWAY! I enjoyed this week's training and watercoloring. I did a lot of my Thanksgiving planning on the run — figuring out the logistics of groceries and cooking the big meal this Thursday. For watercolor practice I tried a couple of watercolor techniques I'd like to improve. Wet-on-wet technique for light-colored items, and splattering. Splattering SunflowersSplattering was fun! I can see how splatter could easily go very wrong if the colors don't land right. I'm happy with how it worked on my sunflowers page.  This was my first attempt at painting sunflowers. It's okay, but I guarantee I'll be working on more. I added the splatter as an afterthought, and am really glad I did. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Disclaimer: I received a free Hot Chocolate 15K race entry as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Homemade Turkey Napkin HoldersI added in some holiday fun with an idea for a turkey napkin holder. I won't be making them for all the place settings, but it was fun to paint them. Maybe next year I work ahead and make them for our table.  If you have little ones who need an activity...may I suggest napkin holders? Should be easy to make (or find real) leaves and the other parts of the bird. (Image: ThisOldRunner)  You can write a person's name or something you're grateful for on the turkey's tummy. (Cut around the band and leaves so you have a nice silhouette.) Use string or tape to tie it around the napkins. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Logging Those Training Miles Week 9 begins today with a rest day. Only 4 weeks left until we run for chocolate in Tampa! (Image: ThisOldRunner)  I've put 180+ miles on my two pairs of Puma Deviate Nitros. I'm still in love with the way these shoes feel and perform. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Watercoloring Mini Kitchen EssentialsSince my mind was filled with cooking plans, I watercolored miniature kitchen items. I practiced the wet-on-wet technique on my little chef hat and dish towels. I made my first attempt at woodgrain on the three utensils. Realistic woodgrain is going to take some practice and patience.  Tried some wet-on-wet technique to get very light chef hat and towels. Tried to create woodgrain on the utensils. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Week 8 of #HotChocolate15K Training is CompleteThat's it for this week. Getting all my miles in for Week Nine will be a challenge. It's going to be a busy week with both entertaining and traveling; but I don't want to lose momentum now. In the meantime, best wishes to everyone for a lovely holiday. I hope you get to spend it just the way you like! #SceneOnARun #SeenOnARun #HCTampaBR #HC15K #HC5K #BibChat #Watercolor #Inktober #WatercolorJournal #Sketchbook #UrbanSketchers #CreativeJournal #ArtJournal #Inspiration #MotivationMonday #InstaRunner #SpookySzn #HalloweenDecorations #HauntedHike #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #RunTampa #RunStPete #EverySingleStreet #EverySinglePerson #HoorayRunning #Thanksgiving #Turkey #Grateful #Thankful
Curious about Mantra Labs supplements? Read this review before you buy, and don't forget to use my discount code "Mantrah25" to SAVE 25%!  Disclaimer: I received Mantra Labs products to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews. Mantra Labs Sent Me HYDRATE and Chrono Bundle Supplements to Test and ReviewIf there's an easy way to get vitamins and minerals and electrolytes, that easily fits into my lifestyle, I want to know about it. Mantra Labs Chrono Bundle and HYDRATE supplements provide a very easy way that definitely fits any lifestyle.
Mantra Labs Chrono BundleWhat are Chrono Bundle supplements? The Bundle is based on the idea that our biological clock has specific nutritional needs throughout a 24-hour day. Your body's daily clock runs on circadian rhythms. These rhythms are physical, mental and behavioral. Rhythms are effected by light, darkness, body temperature and your sleep-wake cycles. Mantra Labs' Chrono Bundle supplements are a way to nurture your natural bio-rhythms so you can maximize your potential during each phase of the day and night. The Chrono Bundle gives your body biorhythm-matched vitamins, electrolytes, 72+ trace marine minerals, nootropics, 30+ immune-boosting antioxidants, and recovery adaptogens day in and day out.
Start Your Day with RISERISE helps you get focused and power up with nootropics, our plant-based endurance blend, oceanic electrolyte hydration, immune-boosting antioxidants, and 100% of your recommended daily dose of key vitamins. RISE Benefits:
Eliminate Mid Day Slumps with GOTropical berry GO is a good pick-me-up when you need some extra energy, but don't want caffeine jitters. Use it pre-workout or anytime for a clean energy boost from a plant-powered recovery blend, oceanic electrolyte hydration, and vitamins. I love the flavor, and how simple it is to use. I carry packets of GO in my bag so if I'm out and about and need a boost, I have it ready to pour into my water bottle.
GO Benefits:
Calm + Relaxation = Great SleepSleep is so important to good health and recovery, yet it's often overlooked. Good sleep improves your cognition, immunity, energy, strength, mental health and overall wellness. Mantra Labs' REST formula is an expertly formulated, doctor-backed master sleep blend. It contains magnesium, melatonin, GABA, L-Theanine, and adaptogen herbs in a soothing lemon chamomile drink. REST helps you relax, fall asleep and stay asleep. You'll wake feeling rested and supercharged. REST Benefits:
Take REST 30 minutes before bed as part of your wind-down ritual. Mix with 12-24 ounces of water for desired taste. You can enjoy REST hot as a warm tea before bed. Sometimes, I like to mix REST with sparkling water for my own version of a nightcap. I look forward to my nighttime ritual of REST before bed. It's a soothing way to relax at night. Mantra Labs HYDRATE in Lemonade and Fruit PunchHYDRATE leads the industry by providing 1,200+ mg of 6 electrolytes to hydrate better. Mantra Labs created their broad-spectrum super hydration with natural oceanic electrolytes, marine minerals and vitamins. HYDRATE outshines typical hydration drinks by not adding tons of sugar. Everything in it is all natural with no sugar and nothing artificial. You hydrate better naturally.
My Final Thoughts on Mantra Labs SupplementsThese taste great, which means you're more likely to use them. The price is reasonable, and in line with similar products on the market. I love that these are all natural, non-gmo, vegan, sugar free, keto, gluten free, soy free and packed full of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. The packaging is perfect. The individual serving packets are easy to grab and go. You don't have to worry about a thing. AND, big plus here: the packets are easy to open. You can easily tear it while running a race. The canisters provide less packaging, and bulk product — another great option. It's hard to pick a favorite. I really do like every flavor available. I used more liquid with the Lemonade HYDRATE because I'm not a big fan of tart flavors, but that's a personal preference. I'm very happy I tested this product, and am sure I'll continue to use it. 5 Stars from me! Mantra Labs Packaging and Auto-Renewal OptionsUse my discount code "mantrah25" when you order any MANTRA LABS™ RISE, GO, REST and HYDRATE. All you have to do is enter the code at checkout to SAVE 25% on your order! I have Mantra's individual packets. I love them because I can throw them in a bag and have what I need whenever and wherever I go. Mantra also offers bulk canisters for HYDRATE and RISE, GO and REST. Each canister has 30 servings. If you'd want to sample before you commit, you can buy a Sampler Pack for RISE, GO or REST. Mantra Labs also offers a Subscribe & Save option. Pick your product, delivery time and forget about it. Your auto-renewal order will arrive on schedule so you always have what you need!
 Mantra Labs has a Subscribe & Save option. Pick your products and delivery time, then forget about it. Your order arrives on a regular schedule so you always have what you need! #GoMantraLabs #ForeverForward #MantraBR #ChronoBundle #InstaRunner #Supplements #BibChat #Runners #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #MantraFamily #GoMantraLabs #Inspiration #RunTampa #RunStPete #EverySingleStreet #EverySinglePerson #HoorayRunning
Find links to more #HC15K sketchbook pages here Week 7 of training for the Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K is complete! Five more weeks until race day (December 19) on Tampa's beautiful downtown waterfront. I ran fewer miles this week, but did harder workouts. I'm feeling good and making sure to get plenty of sleep for recovery between workouts. Keep scrolling for this week's watercolor sketches, plus a promo code for free Hot Chocolate race SWAG when you register to run the #HotChocolate 15K or 5K race! Disclaimer: I received a free Hot Chocolate 15K race entry as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! A Gratitude Attitude for NovemberI decided to illustrate some blessings this week. Here are just a few:
 I'm thankful for many things, include race starting lines, BibRave, Fall Flowers and my new Turquoise tube of watercolor! (Image: ThisOldRunner) Weekly Mileage PageWhen I began this sketchbook, I promised myself I would be okay with mistakes. It's harder than I imagined, but there isn't enough time to redo pages with mistakes. Which is why there are extra red blobs on my mileage page this week. I'm disappointed with the wreath. Next time I'll draw one with more grapevines forming the circle. I like the leaves on this, but overall the page is "meh" to me.  Sketchbooks are for learning, experimenting and practice. This is such a practice page. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Festival FunWe wandered into a neighborhood church festival on Friday night and BAM! We were hit with all kinds of nostalgia. It was fun to see the rides, hear the screams, and smell the funnel cake and popcorn. I took a ton of photos and posted them on Instagram the other day. Below, is one of my favorite images remade in watercolor. I watched this little guy make his way to the snack shack. His face was lit up by all the bright lights advertising popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. I may have been smiling as wide as he was when he got his multi-colored cotton candy.  It was fun to be under the night skies in the middle of a rambunctious Fall festival. All the sights and sounds were so much fun! (Image: ThisOldRunner)  Reference photo for the snack truck watercolor image above. (Photo: ThisOldRunner) Register Now! Use My Code for Extra #HC15K SWAGCome join me at the Hot Chocolate 15K or 5K in Tampa on December 19 by registering now. Don't forget to use my code "HC21" to get a FREE custom #HotChocolate Buff added to your goodie bag. Check out the finishers jacket and medal below. Register here 👉http://bit.ly/HCTampa  All 5K and 15K participants receive a #HotChocolate jacket and race medal PLUS a sweet, chocolate finishers cup filled with cocoa, fondue and dippable treats. #SceneOnARun #SeenOnARun #HCTampaBR #HC15K #HC5K #BibChat #Watercolor #Inktober #WatercolorJournal #Sketchbook #UrbanSketchers #CreativeJournal #ArtJournal #Inspiration #MotivationMonday #InstaRunner #SpookySzn #HalloweenDecorations #HauntedHike #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #RunTampa #RunStPete #EverySingleStreet #EverySinglePerson #HoorayRunning
Disclaimer: I received Mantra Labs products to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), can check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews. Morning Beverage: Coffee or Mantra Labs RISE?Swapping a cup of Mantra Labs RISE for your morning coffee is a good idea. First, there's the flavor. RISE is a wonderful mix of citrus and coconut. Bonus points for the vitamins and minerals in RISE. My favorite brew isn't offering me that! You get Nootropics for alertness + an array of plant-based antioxidants. Vitamins and minerals round out your supplements. Learn more at GoMantraLabs.com You can drink RISE hot or cold. I've done both, and find it a refreshing change a couple of times a week.
Sugary Drink or HYDRATE to Quench Your Thirst?The interesting thing I learned from HYDRATE is that you don't need all the sugar that comes in most recovery drinks. (Yes, there are cases where severe dehydration requires sugar, but normal workouts don't put you in that state.) I was skeptical about taste without sugar, but am happy to report that HYDRATE nailed it with their all natural Lemonade and Fruit Punch! Plus, each serving has vitamins and minerals. I like both flavors, but really, really, really like the Fruit Punch!
Count Sheep or Drink REST to Fall Asleep?I made this an open ended question, which meant people had to type in an answer. There were some interesting ones. Everyone wanted to sleep, so I'll take that as a "yes" for REST. I've been drinking REST as part of a calm-down and get ready for bed ritual. It sets the scene for a good night's rest. The flavor is Lemon Chamomile. The smell makes me happy and the flavor is great. REST provides melatonin and magnesium to support restful sleep.
Would You Pay Full Price or Use a Discount Code?There was no debate about saving money while scoring any of the Mantra Labs supplements. You know I'm all about the discount code. So, keep scrolling to get yours!
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